Job Description
Join the Buffalo Police Department as a Police Dispatcher Trainee and start your rewarding career in public safety! We're offering a competitive sign-on bonus for qualified candidates who are ready to make a difference in our community. As a trainee, you'll receive comprehensive training in emergency communications, radio operations, and crisis management. This full-time position includes excellent benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to become an essential link between the public and our first responders. Apply today and embark on a fulfilling career path with competitive compensation and growth potential.
Responsibilities
- Receive and prioritize emergency/non-emergency calls via 911 and administrative lines
- Dispatch police units and emergency services using CAD/RAD systems
- Maintain accurate logs of all communications and incident reports
- Provide clear instructions to callers during critical situations
- Coordinate with other agencies (fire, EMS) during multi-incident responses
- Operate radio equipment and maintain constant situational awareness
- Complete detailed documentation and follow-up procedures
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Ability to pass background check, drug screening, and psychological evaluation
- Minimum 40 WPM typing proficiency (verified by test)
- Strong multitasking and decision-making abilities under pressure
- Valid New York State driver's license
- US citizenship or legal resident status
- No felony convictions or serious misdemeanor offenses
- Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays